I'm still gushing after my private pottery lesson with Amanda. I heard about her classes from a…read moreflyer on a community board, I am so happy I followed-up. For $99, I got a 2-hour (well, 2.5 hour) private lesson with Amanda, where I learned how to throw on a wheel and even had the opportunity to create my own piece. Amanda herself is very warm, talented, and a great teacher. She was very encouraging during more challenging parts and stepped in to save the piece. She took the time to teach me certain concepts and terms. The experience felt like learning from an expert friend. A nice touch, too, was that she offered to take photos as I worked on the wheel. At first, I was not very interested, but there is now awesome documentation of my work, including some amusing videos. If video/photos are not your jam, you certainly don't have to do it. But I am grateful that she suggested it because I wouldn't have these awesome pictures as a nice souvenir. I ultimately made 2 pieces. For an extra $15, Amanda will glaze and fire your piece, which you can pick up about a month later. Such a unique, fun experience. I'd highly recommend checking out her studio and lessons.

My boyfriend and I visited in mid February for the date night class and it was delightful :) This…read morewas our first time doing pottery but Amanda was so patient and is such a great instructor. We paid extra to have our pieces glazed and fired, and the selection of glazes she provided were so pretty too. I can't wait to see the pieces we made!

best art gallery I've ever visited. LOVED THE ART!!! Daria is an amazing hostess with good sense of…read morehumor and knowledge!

I've never done any of the painting classes before, but Dary is amazing. I can hardly draw the…read morehangman guy in that game I played as a kid, but with her guidance, the painting that I left with that night is one of the most prized possessions. She says that "everyone is an artist" and if she can make MY work look good, then anyone can go in and have fun with her. PLUS, you can bring your own drinks and food with you, so actually...maybe it was partially due to the Maker's Mark helping my inner artist come out! :) They have classes all the time for kids and adults, and new painting options are constantly being added. Give DEGALLERY a shot, you won't be sorry.

We came here for the class and made a Christmas ornament, it was so much fun!! I would definitely…read morecome back. The ornament does take 24 hours to finish, so they are going to ship it to us. Thank you Barbra and Debbie!

I have discovered new passions in fused art glass and mosaic creation! Barbara and Deborah are…read moreinspiring and gifted teachers. I'm so glad to have discovered their stained glass studio in my own backyard of Bryan, Texas. They have extensive glass art supplies so I can keep planning to create anything I desire.

I was familiar with Benjamin Knox as someone who went to A&M. So it was pretty cool to check this…read moreplace out for a catered event. I really like the idea of having a bar coexisting with an art gallery. Then the top it off the place is a recreation of the college station train station. Really picturesque place to visit.

Nice gallery and wine bar. Three glass flight for $15. Nice size pours so defintely worth a stop…read more Artist was on site greeting people. Server was very gracious and attentive. There is plenty of parking and a cute patio area as well.

Always free! This is a neat art gallery located in the…read moreMemorial Student Center at Texas A&M University. When I went, they were focusing on Asian Art. They had a bunch of wood block prints of the same guy who did the famous print of a tsunami wave crashing in front of Mount Fuji. Cool! The gallery had thoughtfully placed interpretive signs throughout the gallery talking about the significance of the pieces and a bit of info about each piece, along with the artists' names, and the media used. They also had a separate area for a specific artist, where they could spread out and show off a variety of works in 2 and 3 dimensions. There was an attendant on duty, but she kept to herself, other than welcoming me in, and thanking me for stopping by. Near the exit, scope out the free stuff! Instead of a store, they just ask for a small donation- I got a bunch of postcards, a few books, and a pencil! Score! The gallery is a quiet respite from the student union. It has limited seating, and I'm not sure if this is an appropriate place to bring a book and read for hours. But if you just need a change of pace after getting lunch at the student union, this is a great place to check out. It's free!

Really? No one has reviewed the bookstore?! Well I don't know where to start now! Truthfully, I…read morenever bought books here when I was student because I was always able to find them cheaper at the off campus stores. But, I will say the amount of Aggie merchandise is outstanding! Way more then you'd ever find at the other outfitter creation stores. They care several higher quality name brands too. Ladies- the women's selection is great! If you want something sporty yet still flattering, come here! It may cost a little more but with brands like Columbia, Jansport, and Under Armor, I think it's worth it. I also this it's great how many Aggie written books you can find here. They often host book signings by former classmen who have authored books. With the remodeling of the MSC, a full size convenient store and a Starbucks with lounge have been added. Really great place to take visitors. Fair warning on gamedays though... the place gets extremely packed, but thankfully they set up line control at the registers so help get people on their way.

This gallery is on the second floor of the Student Center building. It's pretty simple with two or…read morethree rooms of exhibits, but they have an unusual and spectacular collection. On this visit there was a temporary exhibition of glass paperweights. You might think you've seen enough of those at antique malls, but the artistry and quality of this collection is pretty amazing. There were so many display cases well lit to show off the colors and geometry, some with figures or historical designs, many abstract decorative pieces, all pretty stunning works of art. But even more breathtaking is a new acquisition of an antique diorama made entirely of carved bovine bones representing Chinese pagodas with stands of bamboo and trees, numerous figures in the gardens fishing, flying kites, or other activities, all in roughly 1/48 scale. Everything is so intricately detailed you could stare at it for hours admiring the artistry and time it must have taken to finish. And you'll be pulled in by the stories told by each figure going about his business in such a marvelous setting. This gallery presumably changes regularly so I would definitely go back again. Their collection includes glass objects by Tiffany, paintings, and more. The admission was free when I visited on a Saturday, which was appreciated. There's some difficulty parking since it's on campus with complicated one-way streets and the only option may be the nearby garage that appears to charge $3 an hour, but it's worth it!

From the owner: The Forsyth Galleries showcase an important collection of late 19th- and early 20th-century glass…read moreand American paintings.

We did pet painting with Jocelyn and Dana (shadowing at the time), and it was fantastic. Pet…read morepainting is definitely one that requires some skill, but the outlines help a lot.

Had a wonderful time at cork and canvas. It is a great place to meet up with friends and have some…read morefun. Our group enjoyed several of the activities while enjoying snacks and adult beverage. Some painted on their on, others painted ceramics and there also someone doing fused glass. Very diverse activities for all artistic people. We will definitely go back to Cork and canvas.